A 41-year-old man suffered critical burns late on Saturday while at home in Msida.

Preliminary investigations showed that the victim was probably burnt by a candle.

The police said the man was admitted to Mater Dei Hospital at around midnight. They were informed of the incident at around 3am on Sunday.

An inquiry is being held.

The police are investigating.

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